Recreation Supervisor - Town of Knightdale : Job Details

JOBDo you have a passion to create engaging recreational activities and thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference in the community? If so, the Town of Knightdale?s Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to lead in developing, planning, and implementing recreational programs that promote community, diversity, and fun. Bring your leadership skills and creativity to our organization, where you will collaborate with our talented team to contribute to a positive and vibrant community atmosphere. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in fostering community engagement through recreational programs, we invite you to read the detailed job description below and apply. Join us in creating memorable experiences and making a lasting impact. Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and directs a wide variety of recreation activities, special events and population-based programs. Work involves public contact in promoting the programs and in maintaining public interest and a cooperative relationship with businesses and civic clubs, and state and local agencies involved in public recreation activities. This position is classified as non-exempt and is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Primary Tasks:

• Plans, promotes, supervises, and implements Town-wide programs and special events.
• Organizes, plans, and supervises various community-based activities.
• Prepares budgets for recreation programs and events.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for programs and special events.
• Conducts participant registration for recreation activities by accepting payments, issuing receipts, and enrolling participants.
• Maintains an accurate database on participant data to be used for financial records, advertising programs, and statistical data for recreational program planning.
• Prepares after-action reports for recreation programs and special events.
• Oversees the rental process of all non-athletic outdoor facility rentals.
• Assists with creating programs to be held at the Recreation Center.
  • Prepares and administers surveys to citizens to assess interest in recreation programs.
  • Collects and creates reports based on the citizen surveys.
  • Plans programs based on the survey results.
  • Keeps inventory of needed supplies and equipment for recreation activities.
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules limited service staff.
• Coordinates and directs the duties and tasks of the Recreation Activities Coordinator.
• Assists in coordinating with independent contractors to set up programs.
• Attends continuing education opportunities (i.e., conferences and workshops).
• Monitors and updates Parks and Recreation webpage on Town website and rentals website.
• Markets events and programs via flyers and social media content creation and serves as Marketing Liaison to the Community Relations Department.
• Performs other duties as required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Calculator, computer, fax, other general office equipment, and other assigned equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This position reports to the Parks and Recreation Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Employee exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, both hot and cold weather.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThis position works 40 hours a week during the seven-day workweek. Weekends are necessary at times to fulfill job duties. The stress level of the job is low to moderate.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONEDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Experience of an increasingly responsible nature in the creation, planning, and implementation of large-scale events; experience in the supervision of employees; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of first aid, care, prevention and safety precautions applicable in various programs.
• Ability to teach new programs until established.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise a comprehensive program for leisure activities and population-based programs, and determine needs for carrying out these programs.
• Ability to work effectively with different age groups and to stimulate their interest.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Town and County officials, Wake County Public School System, social and civic organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to obtain a CDL.
• Ability to be certified as a Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

Special Requirements: Possession of professional recreation certificate from NCRPA preferred. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license required.